Satguru has begun a whirlwind trip spanning both the USA and Canada. With him is Sannyasin Shanmuganathaswami and Sannyasin Siddhanathaswami. The trip goes from today, May 14, to May 31. The locations are California, Sacramento, Seattle, on to Canada and back down to Portland, New Mexico, New York, Montreal and finally Chicago. Whew! I'm exhausted just thinking about it. For more details please go Here.

A mandalapuja was sponsored at Chidambaram on May 8 by a small group of devotees. The inspiration to call on Siva Nataraja to bless Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami for a long life and powerful mission came in the form of this all day event, during his nakshatra. Sheela Venkatakrishnan was able to be at the temple on May 8 to present Satguru's name in the sankalpam, which is the beginning of the puja, stating the intention and what is to follow. The following captions are Sheela's account of the special day. Enjoy!